Theorizing homebrew: White geek masculinity and homebrewing (counter)practice in D&D

Authors

  • Austin Anderson Stanford University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3983/twc.2026.2915

Keywords:

Aabria Iyengar, Dimension 20, Dragon magazine, Dungeon magazine, Privilege, Race

Abstract

Homebrewing is a long-standing practice in tabletop role-playing games (TTRPG) like Dungeons & Dragons. It is necessary to situate homebrewing within broader formations of white geek masculinity and explore how homebrew practices serve as both participatory critique and hegemonic consolidation of larger social practices in TTRPG culture. Through an analysis of homebrewing in the magazines Dungeons and Dragon, online Reddit communities, and in reception of Aabria Iyengar's Dimension 20 seasons, it is possible to create a taxonomy of homebrewing across TTRPG culture.

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Published

2026-03-14

Issue

Vol. 47 (2026): Gaming Fandom

Section

Article

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Copyright (c) 2026 Austin Anderson

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